HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_LAB_03.19.2012Minutes of the Meeting of the
Library Advisory Board
Of Georgetown, Texas
March 19, 2012
MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Lydia Harkey, Lois
Case, Charles Aguillon, Margaret Thompson, and Linda Nix
ABSENT: Karen Limbaugh
STAFF IN ATTENDENCE Eric Lashley - Library Director
OTHERS IN ATTENDENCE: None
AGENDA•
1. Introduction of new members. All board members introduced
themselves to the other members. New member Lois Case was originally
from Ohio, moved to Georgetown 11 years ago, is active in committees in
Sun City, and volunteers at the Second Hand Prose bookstore. Margaret
Thompson was a Navy brat. She has worked as a school psychologist
and is considering getting a Master's degree in Library and Information
Science from the University of North Texas. Charles Aguillon is the Vice
Principal at East View High School. Charles was the former Director of
Fine Arts for GISD and has been involved with a large number of arts and
culture organizations in Georgetown. Linda Nix is a volunteer at the
library, a former Library Board member, and the current lay representative
for the Central Texas Library System (CTLS).
2 Minutes of last Meeting: The meeting was called to order by Chair Betty
Ann Sensabaugh at 6:35 PM. Linda Nix made the motion to accept the
minutes of the February 2012 Library Advisory Board Meeting and Lydia
Harkey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Citizens wishing to address the Board None
4. Review and discussion of the Advisory Board Bylaws — Eric Lashley:
Director Lashley read over the bylaws and commented that one of the
other duties of the board which is to handle any challenges or requests for
the removal of library materials that may come to the board.
5. Review and discussion of the City Council Attendance Policy for
Board Members — Eric Lashley* Eric reiterated board members can only
miss two regularly scheduled meetings and if they miss three meetings
they will be removed from the board by City Council. There are no
excused absences.
6. Director's Report — Eric Lashley:
Director Lashley reviewed the statistics sheet that was included in the board
packets. Eric noted that circulation and visits were up from the previous year.
Eric reported he and Linda Nix attended a Central Texas Library System meeting
on March 3, 2012. Linda will present a report to the April board meeting.
Eric informed the board that the IRS tax assistance was continuing in the library
until April 15 Betty Ann said they thought the number of patrons was down from
last year, but the numbers are actually comparable. Director Lashley also
reported the annual Spring Break Tea Party was very successful. The staff
prepared two seatings with 200 participants at each seating.
Director Lashley reported the staff had prepared and applied for the second year
funding for the bookmobile librarian position. Our bookmobile position was
funded by a federal grant administered by the State Library.
Eric read the patron comments.
Consideration of and possible action on the follow:
1. To set date and time for 2012 Library Advisory Board meetings Eric Lashley: After a brief discussion, Linda made the motion to keep
the meeting of the library advisory board on the second Monday of the
month at 6:30 PM and Lydia seconded the motion. The motion passed
u nanimously.
2. To elect the Vice -Chair of the Library Advisory Board — Eric Lashley:
After a brief discussion, Linda moved to nominate Karen Limbaugh as
Vice -Chair and Lois seconded the motion. The motion passed
u nanimously.
3. To elect the Secretary of the library Advisory Board — Eric Lashley:
After a brief discussion, Linda moved to nominate Lydia Harkey as
Secretary and Lois seconded the motion. The motion passed
u nanimously.
4. Review and discussion of recommended meeting procedures — Eric
Lashley: Eric explained that all City boards must follow Robert's Rules of
Order Eric emphasized that if residents ask to speak, they must speak to
an item posted on the agenda, complete a speaker form, and will be given
3 minutes to speak.
5. Review and discussion of procedure for sending agenda packets to
Board members — Eric Lashley: After a brief discussion, the board
agreed to have an electronic copy of the agenda sent to them via e-mail
and Eric would have hard copies available at the meeting.
6. Paintings displayed in the library during March 2012 — Eric Lashley:
Eric read aloud the written comments by Linda Berglund and Cathy Jaster.
Both patrons found the work of Don Snell disgusting, offensive immoral
and anti-Christian Eric gave background information on how displays of
art are done in the library as well as biographical information of artist Don
Snell Director Lashley noted that the library has a policy to support the
freedom of speech for individuals in our community and he didn't feel it
was necessary to remove the items. After a discussion of the board
members' support of the rights of free expression the board took no action
o n the request to remove the paintings.
7. Bookmobile — Eric Lashley: Director Lashley reported the bookmobile
had been delivered and was currently at Ideal Signs having a wrap placed
on the vehicle. Eric showed images of what the wrap, designed by Nick
Ramos, will look like. The bookmobile should begin service on April 3 and
the ribbon -cutting will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11.
Chair Betty Ann Sensabaugh adjourned the meeting at 7:55 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lydia Harkey, Secretary
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Betty Ann Sensabaugh, Chair